Upendo Private Villa

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Upendo Private Villa is a fabulous new property on a beautiful stretch of beach in Zanzibar, next to the Upendo Restaurant and with access to the pool, restaurant and bar there. Enjoy the services of a boutique hotel in your own private villa retreat.

At a Glance

A modern and stylish villa set right on the beachfront

Enjoy the privacy of your own villa whilst being right next door to a wonderful restaurant with large pool for your use

Brilliant views of the Indian Ocean and the famous restaurant 'The Rock'

Wade out to The Rock for evening cocktails

Family, Villa, Beach

Insider's View

This villa has all the glamour you could wish for, set right on the beach.

To start planning your vacation to Upendo Private Villa

Description

This stylish three bedroom private villa looks out to the turquoise sea waters and The Rock - the world famous restaurant perched atop a rock in the sea. Situated on the Michamvi peninsula on the south east coast of Zanzibar, Upendo Villa has the most idyllic surroundings. Heavenly views of white powder beach, impressive coral cliffs and coves and perfect crystal water of the India Ocean await guests.

The villa has a very modern loft-like feel to it with high ceilings and open spaces throughout. The main dining and living area opens out onto an expansive deck, allowing for beautiful views of the Indian Ocean from within the villa itself. On the deck there are two bed-sized sun loungers and a large swinging bed and plunge pool.

The enormous master bedroom has floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open out onto a private beach deck and beautiful views. The en-suite bathroom has a two person enormous rain shower as well as spacious plunge tub. The other two bedrooms each have garden views and share a large bathroom.

Accommodation

There are three light and spacious double bedrooms at Upendo Villa each with platform beds, luxurious bedding, over-sized mosquito nets, fans and shuttered windows and doors designed to allow natural ocean breeze ventilation.

kamma

Large master bedroom with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open out onto a beach deck with views over the ocean. The en-suite has a two person rain shower and there is a plunge tub for ultimate relaxation.

raaga

A ample room with exposed wooden beams, standard elevated bed and private doors leading to your private patio and facing the Upendo Lounge.

ishtaa

A spacious room with exposed wooden beams, private side patio with a view of the ocean and other standard features of Upendo rooms including an elevated bed and custom-made mosquito net.

Facilities

Private plunge pool, over-sized mosquito nets with fans inside the net, Wi-Fi, Ipod docking station, games. Villa rental comes with a butler, private chef, housekeeper, gardener and security guard. Guests also have the use of the larger club pool next door.

Activities

You can snorkel and explore the reefs directly from the beach but snorkeling and diving trips can be arranged on a glass bottom boat. Trips to Stone Town, Prison Island and a visit to the dolphins can either be organized prior to your stay or once you are there. Nearby ocean excursions also include: world-class kite-surfing, deep-sea fishing, dhow sailing, kayaking and tide-pool gazing.

Location & Directions

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Upendo Private Villa is situated on a beautiful stretch of beach on the east coast of the island of Zanzibar and a 60-minute drive from Stone Town International Airport.

When to go

Situated only 6° south of the equator, Zanzibar enjoys ideal vacation weather. Temperatures average between 24°C and 27°C throughout the year with 7-9 hours of sunshine per day.

There are two rainy seasons: Acute, brief showers, lasting about an hour in the morning occur for a couple of weeks during November. The rains last slightly longer in April and May, but even then it does not rain every day. These rains replenish the Island and are often referred to as the “Green Season”.